This acquisition is for NSN 2540-01-434-8602 - Cover, Fitted Vehicle being bought in accordance with (19207) Army drawing 57K3500 and all related data.  There is a Contractor FAT requirement. The intent is to award an indefinite quantity type contract for a one year base and four option years.   This solicitation is an RFP and will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp after the approximate issue date of June 6, 2012.  Hard copies of this solicitation will not be available. Technical drawings/bid sets are available after the same approximate issue date on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Click the cFolders under the Technical Data tab.  Requests should include the RFP number, opening/closing date, NSN, purchase Request Number, Buyer's name and your complete name and address. FEDERAL, MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. 

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.  While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, past performance and proposed delivery.   Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists, Military Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP), in Philadelphia, PA.  Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST-Quick Search and, in most cases download the documents directly via the Internet using standard browser software.   Documents not available for downloading from ASSIST can be ordered from the DODSSP using the ASSIST Shipping Wizard, after establishing a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures or by phoning the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215)697-6396/6257 (DSN:  442-6396/6257).

Based on market research,  this item is manufactured for military use only and is not commercial; therefore, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12 in its solicitation for this item.  However, interested persons may identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item with 15 days of this notice.  Users not having access to the Internet may contact the DODSSP, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19111-5094.  Patterns, Drawings, Deviations Lists, Purchase Description, etc., are not stocked at the DODSSP. 

NSN:  2540-01-434-8602

              Item Description:  Cover, Fitted Vehicle

                Drawing Number:  (19207) 57K3500

              Quantity (including option quantity):  1563/ea

Unit of Issue:  EA

Destination Information:  VARIOUS CONUS STOCKING LOCATIONS

Delivery Schedule:  AS NEEDED

All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered.

( x  )  The solicitation will be available in FedBizOpps on the approximate issue date of  May 21, 2012.

(X)  The Small Business size standard is 500 employees.

( X  )  Drawings/specifications will be available through the DIBBS solicitation link in the synopsis on the solicitation issue date.

 ( X  )  Proposed procurement contains a one year base and four option years for increased quantities.

( X  )  The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government.  The total duration (base plus option years) shall not exceed  5  years. 

( X  )  While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, past performance and proposed delivery and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

10.  TYPE OF SET-ASIDE:  100% Small Business Set Aside